Craft Course - Parquetry Patterns 2
![Student working student at work](images/courses/course-parquetry2.jpg)
Suitable for complete beginners.
Students will learn parquetry (geometric marquetry) techniques while cutting designs for either coasters, key fobs or pen box. Designs covered include open basket-weave and Louis-cube (tumbling block). Finishing and polishing will be discussed, but it may be necessary for the items to be completed after the course - either by the student or tutor.
Topics Covered include:
- Safety
- Care and sharpening of tools
- Cutting methods
- Cutting jigs
- Use of pre-assemblies
- Veneer selection
- Adhesives
Below: assembling an open basketweave design and the same design on a small box ... with a little added magic!
![Open basketweave with vine open basketweave with vine](images/courses/open-basket2.jpg)
![Assembling a basketweave design assembling a basketweave design](images/courses/open-basket1.jpg)